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MORE AMORIN INFLUENCE (MAI): The AI National Nominating Committee Design Is Being Attacked By FOJs

Miller Samuel

To all members of the Appraisal Institute: Before I start, I wanted to share what the Appraisal Institute's MAI designation is referred to by many of its members. I learned these two from an MAI instructor years ago (pre-merger) who told our class (as if to motivate us?) that MAI stands for: MORE ANNUAL INCOME. MADE AS INSTRUCTED.

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Change Lending keeps CDFI certification after agreement with US Treasury 

Housing Wire

The CDFI certification is a designation given by the Treasury Department CDFI Fund to specialized organizations that provide financial services to low-income communities and people who lack financing. Department of Treasury that would keep the firm certified as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI).

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The Week Ahead: Senate Turns Spotlight on CFPB

Appraisal Buzz

Chopra previously served at the CFPB from 2010-2015. In 2011, the Secretary of the Treasury designated him as the agency’s student loan ombudsman, where he led the Bureau’s efforts on student lending issues. He also led efforts to revitalize dormant authorities, such as those to protect the Made in USA label and to promote competition.

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Free Webinar: Components of AMC Training by Josh Walitt

Appraisal Buzz

In 2015, I designed the Market Machine, a technological tool used by appraisers and other valuation professionals. Josh : The Annual Compliance Training is designed to meet requirements of clients and regulators. Buzz : Why do AMCs need the training?

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Non-Arms Length Sales for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

What should appraisers look for in a sales contract? Acres: 0.7960055, built in 1993 The residence in Poipu was built in 1993 and designed by Seattle architect Ralph D. . Acres: 0.7960055, built in 1993 The residence in Poipu was built in 1993 and designed by Seattle architect Ralph D. Anderson as his family’s vacation home.

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Help for troubled borrowers is on the way. But will it come soon enough?

Housing Wire

In 2015, the family paid $250,000 for a 2,900-square-foot house in Ormond Beach, Florida. Wilen’s case illustrates how some Americans have a lot to lose if policies designed to help mortgage borrowers don’t break right. But will end in December. He is afraid of losing his home.

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OK to average adjusted comps on appraisals?

Appraisal Today

bath home was designed by local architect Rich Young. The process took several years of securing building permits, and the house was completed in 2015. That’s partly because sale-price data is a lagging indicator, reflecting deals that went under contract a month or two ago. Weekly housing-market data goes back through 2015.